FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2000
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The House assembled at 9:30 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark, as follows:
O God of all people and Giver of all blessings, show us the way by which we may fitly serve You in this place. Enable us to know Your wisdom and Your power. Save us from the narrow view and the low horizon. Give us clean hands and pure hearts that what we do and say may fulfil the highest and the best welfare of this great State and for the advancement of Your purposes for Your people. And to You, Lord God, we give the praise and the thanksgiving. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4791 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. JAMES O. HAM OF CLARENDON COUNTY, MAYOR PRO TEM EMERITUS OF THE CITY OF MANNING, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED, OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF MANNING.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4792 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE JERRY ROBERTSON, MAYOR OF MANNING, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS MAYOR FROM 1996 TO 2000 AND AS CITY COUNCILMAN FOR THE CITY OF MANNING FROM 1994 TO 1996.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. R.SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4793 -- Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE KNIGHTS BASKETBALL TEAM OF AIKEN COUNTY, ITS COACHING STAFF, AND OTHER COLLEGE OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING COMMENDED AND CONGRATULATED FOR CAPTURING THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II REGION 10 AND DISTRICT 7 CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND ON RECEIVING AN INVITATION TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the Aiken Technical College Knights Basketball Team of Aiken County, its coaches, and other college officials on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at a time to be determined by the Speaker for the purpose of being commended and congratulated for capturing the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Region 10 and District 7 Championships, and on receiving an invitation to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II National Tournament.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4794 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE KNIGHTS BASKETBALL TEAM OF AIKEN COUNTY ON ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON, ON CAPTURING THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II REGION 10 AND DISTRICT 7 CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND ON RECEIVING AN INVITATION TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. KELLEY, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4795 -- Reps. Kelley and Keegan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS CAMPING AND CAMPING ACTIVITIES MAKE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR STATE AND TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF MARCH 20 - 26, 2000, AS CAMPING WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, camping is recognized around the world as a recreational activity important to people of all ages; and
Whereas, camping and camping activities are an important contribution to the quality of life and recreational satisfaction of our citizens; and
Whereas, the camping industry in South Carolina represents tourists’ contributions to the economy; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Campground Owners Association represents twelve thousand camping sites at thirtysix campgrounds from the coast to the mountains of South Carolina; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Campground Owners Association is engaged in a continuing effort to promote the industry goals and objectives of building a stronger camping presentation in South Carolina and cooperating with the State Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and others in furthering the interest of camping. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby declare the week of March 2026, 2000, as Camping Week in South Carolina and urge all citizens to recognize the importance of camping to the economic and recreational wellbeing of our State and nation.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. MEACHAM-RICHARDSON, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4796 -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson, Delleney, Kirsh, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARE MARCH 28, 2000, "YORK COUNTY DAY".
Whereas, the population of York County has grown over seventeen and fourtenths percent during the past ten years to a current total of one hundred sixtyone thousand one hundred and is expected to grow by two hundred twenty thousand four hundred by the year 2015; and
Whereas, York County is ranked fifteenth in the State for the number of jobs announced during 1999, with one thousand one hundred sixtyfour new jobs; and
Whereas, York County’s total estimated assessed property valuation for 1999 exceeded five hundred eightyone million nine hundred thousand dollars; and
Whereas, York County expects to announce over two hundred thirty million dollars in new and existing industry investments in 2000; and
Whereas, a total of eightyeight companies, some nationally known, announced plans to locate or expand in York County in 1999, providing a capital investment of over one hundred fifty million four hundred thousand dollars; and
Whereas, York County recognizes the importance of transportation planning as it relates to economic development and quality of life concerns. This has been demonstrated with the adoption of a onecent sales tax that will generate ninetynine million dollars for road improvements, the county’s successful Infrastructure Bank Board application that resulted in one hundred thirty million dollars for a critical regional connector, the business community’s support of the Southern Metro Area Regional Transportation initiative, and a growing recognition of the importance of a regional mass transit system. Now, therefore,
Be is resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize York County for its many accomplishments and declare March 28, 2000, “York County Day”.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each of the four Chambers representing the Council of Chambers of York County.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 1254 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARE MARCH 28, 2000, "YORK COUNTY DAY".
Whereas, the population of York County has grown over seventeen and fourtenths percent during the past ten years to a current total of one hundred sixtyone thousand one hundred and is expected to grow by two hundred twenty thousand four hundred by the year 2015; and
Whereas, York County is ranked fifteenth in the State for the number of jobs announced during 1999, with one thousand one hundred sixtyfour new jobs; and
Whereas, York County’s total estimated assessed property valuation for 1999 exceeded five hundred eightyone million nine hundred thousand dollars; and
Whereas, York County expects to announce over two hundred thirty million dollars in new and existing industry investments in 2000; and
Whereas, a total of eightyeight companies, some nationally known, announced plans to locate or expand in York County in 1999, providing a capital investment of over one hundred fifty million four hundred thousand dollars; and
Whereas, York County recognizes the importance of transportation planning as it relates to economic development and quality of life concerns. This has been demonstrated with the adoption of a onecent sales tax that will generate ninetynine million dollars for road improvements, the county’s successful Infrastructure Bank Board application that resulted in one hundred thirty million dollars for a critical regional connector, the business community’s support of the Southern Metro Area Regional Transportation initiative, and a growing recognition of the importance of a regional mass transit system. Now, therefore,
Be is resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize York County for its many accomplishments and declare March 28, 2000, “York County Day”.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each of the four Chambers representing the Council of Chambers of York County.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1255 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE WINTHROP UNIVERSITY EAGLES BASKETBALL TEAM ON ITS SECOND CONSECUTIVE BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1261 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LEGENDARY BASKETBALL COACH NELSON C. BROWNLEE AS HE LEADS THE CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY PANTHERETTES INTO COMPETITION IN YET ANOTHER NAIA TOURNAMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4797 -- Reps. Knotts, Barrett, Battle, H. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Delleney, Edge, Frye, Gamble, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Law, Littlejohn, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, Miller, Rice, Sandifer, Seithel, Simrill, R. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Whatley, Wilkins and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OR DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS IN A PUBLIC BUILDING OR UPON AREAS ADJACENT TO A PUBLIC BUILDING, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "PREMISES" AND "PROPERTY"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "PROPERTY"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-465, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A PISTOL OR FIREARM ONTO THE PREMISES OF A BUSINESS SELLING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BEERS, OR WINES FOR ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE WORD "INTO" FOR "ONTO THE PREMISES OF"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE LAW ABIDING CITIZEN'S SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 1996, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "RESIDENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMITS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF AN APPLICANT THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH AN INITIAL AND A RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT, TO REVISE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT APPLICATION FORM, TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AUTHORIZING A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT HOLDER TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON INTO A CHURCH OR OTHER RELIGIOUS SANCTUARY, AND TO REQUIRE A PERSON WHO SEEKS TO RENEW A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT TO COMPLETE A ONE-HOUR COURSE THAT PROVIDES LEGAL UPDATES RELATING TO THE CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT LAWS, AND DEMONSTRATE TO SLED THAT HE HAS A PROFICIENCY IN BOTH THE USE OF HANDGUNS AND STATE LAWS PERTAINING TO HANDGUNS, AND PROVIDE THAT ONCE A CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT HOLDER IS NO LONGER A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE, HIS CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT MUST BE REVOKED AUTOMATICALLY BY SLED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-235, RELATING TO THE CONTENT OF POSTED SIGNS THAT PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALABLE WEAPON UPON ANY PREMISES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SIZE, CONTENT, AND PLACEMENT OF THESE SIGNS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS THAT MAY NOT BE COMMITTED AT ANY PARK OR FACILITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT TO POSSESS A CONCEALABLE WEAPON AND ITS AMMUNITION AT ANY PARK OR FACILITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4798 -- Rep. Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-56-202 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 1986, TO ADOPT THIS FEDERAL LAW AS THE LAW OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 12 -- Senators Leventis, Hutto, Glover, Washington, Short and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FARM AND FOREST LANDS PROTECTION ACT" WHICH ESTABLISHES STATE AND COUNTY PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND BOARDS, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, WHICH ESTABLISHES CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR CREATING PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND AREAS AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR LAND WITHIN THE PRIORITY AREA, WHICH CREATES THE PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST FUND TO DISBURSE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, WHICH REQUIRES THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF ALL PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND AREAS, AND WHICH RESTRICTS SOME LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTIONS WITH REGARD TO PRIORITY AREAS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
S. 477 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO ENACT THE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT SAFETY ACT OF 1999, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSELS INSTALLED IN THIS STATE BE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AND SEALED OR STAMPED UNDER A NATIONAL CODE AND REGISTERED WITH THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL ON REGISTRATION FORMS PROVIDED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER A BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL OR INSTALL ONE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 560 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 571 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF TITLES, DESIGNATIONS, AND ABBREVIATIONS RELATIVE TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ENROLLED AGENTS OR ACTUARIES PRACTICING BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO USE THE ABBREVIATION "EA"; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-2-40, 40-2-55, 40-2-190, AND 40-2-560 SO AS TO CONFORM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, CONTINGENT FEES, COMMISSIONS, AND FORMS OF PRACTICE FOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING PRACTITIONERS TO
THOSE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 952 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARCHITECT LICENSE RENEWAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AS A CONDITION OF RENEWAL.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 985 -- Senators Waldrep and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-82, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SERVES AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN AT A FREE CLINIC UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED PHARMACIST IS NOT REQUIRED TO REGISTER OR TO PAY A REGISTRATION FEE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 1035 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-67 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OR REPAIR OF EXTERIOR LATH AND PLASTER, EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS, OR OTHER EXTERIOR CLADDING UNLESS PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR OR RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR AND TO REQUIRE BUILDING INSPECTORS TO CONDUCT CERTAIN FLASHING INSPECTIONS BEFORE SUCH EXTERIOR CLADDING IS INSTALLED OR REPAIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO DEFINE "EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISHING SYSTEMS"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS AN ADDITIONAL GROUND THE INTERMIXING OF COMPONENTS OR MATERIALS FROM DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS OF EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS AND SUBCLASSIFICATIONS AND SECTION 40-59-15, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, BOTH SO AS TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR LATH AND PLASTER AND EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS INSTALLERS AND REPAIRERS AS A SUBCLASSIFICATION AND SPECIALTY, RESPECTIVELY; BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-18 SO AS TO DEFINE EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISHING SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CHAPTER LICENSING AND REGULATING RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-77, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS SO AS TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCH CONTRACTORS IN EXTERIOR LATH AND PLASTER AND EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS, TO PROHIBIT INTERMIXING OF COMPONENTS OR MATERIALS FROM DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS OF EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS, AND TO REQUIRE AN INSPECTION OF CERTAIN EXTERIOR FLASHINGS BEFORE INSTALLATION OR REPAIR OF EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS AND OTHER EXTERIOR CLADDING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-59-90 AND 40-59-95, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING, RESPECTIVELY, TO SANCTIONS THAT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS BY THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS FROM SECTION 40-1-120 TO BOTH THE COMMISSION AND THE DIRECTOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-200 RELATING TO HOME INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED BY LICENSED HOME INSPECTORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "HOME INSPECTION" REPORTING ON THE CONDITION OF CERTAIN FLASHING INSTALLATIONS WHEN EXTERIOR CLADDING, INCLUDING AN EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM, HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON THE RESIDENCE.